Sous Chef at The Block St Louis Park

Craft & Crew Hospitality • St Louis Park, MN

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About The Position

The Block is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to help lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Chef. The role focuses on delivering consistent food quality and service, supporting and developing the back-of-house team, and maintaining an organized, productive, and supportive kitchen. The position may be developed into a Chef in Training opportunity for someone interested in advancing toward an Executive Chef role; advancement depends on interest, performance, and readiness to lead.

The Sous Chef will gain increasing responsibility in areas such as kitchen staffing and scheduling, team development, ordering and inventory, food and labor costs, menu planning and execution, operational planning, and leadership decisions. The stated goal is to prepare the successful candidate for an Executive Chef role within a year.

Requirements

• Strong culinary skills and experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and dependable follow-through.
• Ability to stay organized and focused during a busy service.
• Willingness to coach, give feedback, and uphold standards.
• Team-first attitude and interest in continuing to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Interest in developing toward an Executive Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen execution during assigned shifts while maintaining consistent food quality, timing, and presentation.
• Train and coach back-of-house team members, provide clear feedback, and hold the team accountable.
• Work hands-on in prep, on the line, or wherever support is needed.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, prep planning, food cost, and waste control.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and product organization standards.
• Communicate with front-of-house leadership to support smooth service and resolve guest concerns.
• Contribute ideas, solve problems, and help establish routines that support the operation.
• As development progresses, take on responsibilities related to kitchen staffing, scheduling, team development, ordering, inventory, food cost, labor management, menu planning, costing, execution, operational planning, accountability, and leadership decisions.

Benefits

• $63,000–$65,000 annual salary, based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Paid meals and employee discounts.
• Hands-on leadership development and opportunities to grow within Craft & Crew Hospitality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed